Hamas has stated it will not disarm until a fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is created. This comes in response to ongoing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, with one of the key demands being the group’s disarmament. The declaration follows reports suggesting Hamas had
It’s been three years since a pump essential to Makhanda’s water supply mysteriously vanished, despite a payment of over R2.6 million by the local municipality. The issue remains unresolved, with fresh allegations of fraud and corruption now shaking the Makana Local Municipality. The missing pump was intended for the
Mali’s former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara, is facing charges for allegedly undermining the state and spreading false information through a post on social media. His trial is set for September 29, according to his legal team. The charges were formally brought after Mara appeared before Mali’s judicial cybercrimes unit.
A devastating wave of drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital overnight, leaving at least 16 people dead and over 150 injured. Among the victims were children, including a six-year-old boy and his mother, as residential areas were heavily bombarded. Dozens of locations across Kyiv were struck, with apartment
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis for high-level talks aimed at deepening ties between the two countries. The discussion centered around Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa—an ambitious initiative focused on economic growth, energy partnerships, and managing irregular migration. The Mattei Plan,
Canada has announced plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, joining recent moves by other major Western nations. The decision marks a significant shift in Canadian foreign policy and comes amid growing international momentum for renewed efforts toward peace in the region. Prime Minister Mark Carney said
Tsunami warnings have been lifted across much of the Pacific following a massive earthquake that struck off Russia’s Far East coast. The 8.8 magnitude quake hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting mass evacuations in several countries including Russia, Japan, and the U.S. state of Hawaii. Although the
A devastating attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso has resulted in the deaths of approximately 50 soldiers. The incident occurred in the town of Dargo, where a group of around 100 militants launched a brutal assault early Monday. After overpowering the troops, the attackers reportedly looted
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck near Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, setting off tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The quake occurred around 11:25 AM local time and is among the most intense ever recorded in the region. Current Situation at a Glance: Tsunami waves
A gunman armed with an assault-style rifle opened fire inside a skyscraper on Park Avenue in Manhattan, leaving four people dead and another critically injured before taking his own life. The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, began his rampage in the building’s lobby on Monday
